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SW55GPV
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW55GPV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
14 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,991 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2025 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,313 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025 11 Jun 20266 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,773 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,461 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Suspension components rusty
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken at rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
17 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
- Suspension components rusty
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken at rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,426 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
12 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
15 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,908 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
15 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tail lamp outer lens broken
- engine covers fitted
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,103 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- engine covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,725 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2019 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,443 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,610 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear warning lamp on
8 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,503 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,503 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,713 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,180 MI
11 Jun 202614 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,180 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,761 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
13 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,887 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 11 Jun 20265 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,613 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011 11 Jun 20265 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,322 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW55GPV was registered on 2006-01-13
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